ImpactCity The Hague is one of Europe's leading organizations in the ecosystem for entrepreneurs who want to build a better world. The city encourages "doing good & doing business" in various ways, with practical help such as location, visibility, financing, network, good infrastructure and business advice. The Hague's locally rooted yet strongly international network connects NGOs, knowledge institutes, established companies, governments and many young and creative entrepreneurs, all working to solve global challenges.

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For the ImpactCity Accelerator Program 2022, ImpactCity and Startupbootcamp have chosen ten startups out of a total of 260 registration to participate. The selection process saw 18 startups given the opportunity to present their business plan during the selection days of March 22 - 24. Each startup pitched twice in a day scheduled for them before an expert jury and partners of the Accelerator Program.

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"We are honored to have been selected among the finalists of the program. I am certain it was a challenge for the jury and partners of the Accelerator Program and we are glad to have been chosen." -

Eline Terneusen, Communications and Fundraising, Emergi 

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The ImpactCity Accelerator Program promises a three-months intensive training wherein participating startups will be matched with experienced mentors who offer practical help and the right connections for rapid growth. The startups will also be given access to a worldwide network of investors, companies, organizations, and people with a passion for impact. The program ends with a Demo Day, the final event where the participating startups will present their developments to ImpactCity, investors, potential partners, and other stakeholders. 

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"This is a great opportunity for us and we are here to take advantage of every bit of it. It is an honor for me personally to work on our mission-driven company that I simply adore in the city that I love and where I have my roots."

Richard van Hoolwerff, Founder, Emergi 

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